Chapter 206
206 The departure time was set in the evening. After getting off the carriage a few days later, Xiang Jiannan could no longer remember how many days and nights he had walked.
Along the way, the three masters and apprentices were treated to fine wine and delicious food. Li Jin was responsible for driving, and the car stopped and started frequently. Finally, at noon, they arrived at their destination smoothly.
I could feel that we were about to arrive at the destination an hour ago, and the things that came into view became noticeably more serious.
The severity of this flood was indeed as Li Jin had said before. Although there were no corpses everywhere, the gradually increasing number of soldiers spoke for themselves.
"Where is your Master Li?"
After getting off the carriage, he stretched his body first, not affected by the stops and starts in recent days. Gao Yuan asked after entering the base camp that Li Jinkou mentioned.
He really enjoyed the process of traveling far away, but his two disciples looked listless.
After getting off the bus, everyone looked sick.
"My Lord is definitely arranging personnel at this moment."
There were people in all kinds of official uniforms, and the base camp was extremely lively. Li Jin talked as they walked with the three of them.
Occasionally I greeted people I knew, and when we met, they didn't seem very enthusiastic.
During the time I was away, more people were added to the base camp, and now it seems that the situation has become more serious than what I described in Ping'an Temple.
More new faces I haven't seen before.
"Stay beside the master and don't run around."
Walking side by side with Li Jin, they saw many tents on the way. Gao Yuan was giving instructions to his two disciples.
After waiting for several hours, Xiang Jiannan felt a little tired. In his mind, this journey to the east should not take so much time.
It was just because the master did not use the method of supernatural travel, so his proposal was rejected by the old Taoist priest before he even set out from Ping'an Temple.
The law is not easily revealed. As the saying goes, one should come solemnly and leave casually. In his opinion, letting Li Jin bring a few people here in a carriage represents a kind of respect.
"My Lords, please continue. I, Li Si, am here today to listen to your opinions."
Just after passing a few tents and not seeing the end yet, Xiang Jiannan turned around a few times and heard Li Si's voice.
The tone sounded weak, slow and without momentum. After turning the corner, I saw a bonfire. Li Si, wearing plain clothes, was standing beside it and talking to a few people.
It seemed to him that they were just arguing, and except for Li Si, the others all had angry looks on their faces.
To be able to be like Li Si from the Demon-Suppressing Division, these people must have high official positions.
"We should be in charge of this dispatch. Why are you from the Demon Subduing Division disobeying orders?"
As Xiang Jiannan and his companions approached, an official just glanced at them and immediately spoke again.
His identity was unknown, and he seemed to want to suppress Li Si, so much so that when he opened his mouth, a lot of saliva flew out.
Li Si didn't care at all when he heard it. He just looked coldly at the person who was spitting everywhere, but still had a smile on his face.
"Master Wang is right. However, if we follow your method, the number of people in our Demon Subduing Division will definitely not be enough. I heard that you brought a group of people with you. How about letting them take the lead today?"
"We all know that you, Lord Wang, have many experts under your command. Why don't you give us an order to see more of them?"
These words made the official on the other side blush a few inches. He snorted coldly and did not respond to his words.
"Master Li, what you said is not right. You, the Demon Subduing Division, are following His Majesty's orders. How dare we compete with you for credit in such a matter?"
There was a man speaking in an official tone nearby, and it was obvious that he was in the same group as Lord Wang. After he stopped, a middle-aged man with an honest look spoke.
While they were talking, Li Jin and Gao Yu'an and his two disciples had already come to the campfire. After exchanging glances with Li Si, he looked at the middle-aged man in silence.
He knew all the officials in front of him. Apart from the bloodshed and injuries suffered in the past few days, their Demon-Suppressing Division also had to deal with these people who were talking without any worries.
Today's action seems to have not yet begun, and the daily quarrels are about to become a feature of the base camp.
"What more merit does the Demon Subduing Division need? You guys really underestimate Lord Li's loyalty."
"Officials should not be too concerned with fame and gain."
The man standing next to Li Si suddenly interrupted with a contemptuous tone. Gao Yuan refuted the middle-aged man's words. He didn't care about the other person's identity.
The words immediately caused displeasure among the officials. As the middle-aged man spoke again, the fight officially escalated:
"Who are you? We are discussing something with Lord Li. How can you interrupt?"
"Left and right, get out of here."
After he finished speaking, he saw a few people walking out from the side. They wanted to surround him, but were stared at by Li Si.
"This is the abbot of Ping An Temple. I, Li Si, specially asked someone to invite him here. What's wrong with that?"
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The officials who had heard this turned their heads and looked at Gao Yuanshi, their tone suddenly enlightened:
"Are you the Yuyouan from Ping An Temple? It's better to meet in person than to hear about it."
"I just want to ask you, Lord Li, what is the identity of Master Gao standing here?"
"I, Li Jin, have invited you here as a distinguished guest. We must ask for your help in this flood. If you have any objections, you can report them later. Anyway, the letters have been circulating non-stop for the past few days. When the flood is over, I, Li Si, will be waiting to confront you one by one."
Dissatisfied with the doubts of others, Li Si spoke again and changed the subject, asking the people in front of him:
"We have lost several waves of personnel in the Demon Subduing Division in recent days. I wonder when the group of people that you all promised will be here?"
"This is about the final outcome of the flood. If it is delayed any further, the situation will become uncertain."
"It's just a flood. Since you have invited Master Gao to take charge of the Demon Subduing Division, how can the few people we have be worthy of your attention?"
"Let's not talk about it!"
He continued to make excuses as before and clearly regretted what he had said to Li Si. There was a gloating tone in the middle-aged official's words. As he finished speaking, everyone around the fire fell silent for a moment.
Too many leaders, difficult to coordinate...
No wonder Li Jin was so miserable in Ping'an Temple at that time. Although the Demon Subduing Division had a special status in the Great Zhou Dynasty, it could not withstand other people's interference. There was another reason why the flood could not be controlled. After listening for a while, why do you feel that everyone is the main person in charge? If you are not convinced, just go ahead.
Standing aside and seeing everyone in a cold war, Xiang Jiannan knew that things were not over for a while. He thought secretly in his heart, and soon he heard Li Si's voice again. It seemed that he wanted to fight to the end with the people in front of him.
"Take the old Taoist priest to the tent first, I'll be there soon, and call Tang Ning over to me!"
"Please rest here first. It will probably take a long time for Lord Li to come here."
After bringing Gao Yuan and the others back to the tent, Li Jin went out to look for Tang Ning. Instead, his tone became relaxed: "If there is any movement later, a few Taoist priests can just watch. With Master Li here, there won't be any problems. You'll get used to it."
Xiang Jiannan nodded slightly after hearing this, and when he wanted to speak, Li Jin had already stood up and walked out.
"Remember to wake up the master later."
As soon as Li Jin went out, he lay down on the soft couch in the tent and gave some instructions to Xiang Jiannan and Wang Yihang. Gao Yu'an seemed to want to close his eyes and rest. When he saw the puzzled expressions of his two disciples, he raised his finger and pointed at his ear.
"Tang Ning..."
Two words, spoken with exceptional tenderness.
(End of this chapter)